Clouds are one of the most fascinating sights to see in the sky.
a condensed form of atmospheric moisture consisting of small water droplets or .
tiny ice crystals. Clouds represent a vital step in the water cycle. This includes .
the evaporation of moisture from the surface of the earth, the carrying of the .
moisture into higher levels of the atmosphere, the condensation of water vapor .
into cloud masses, and the return of water to the surface as precipitation. The .
major topics to discuss when talking about clouds are types/levels, formation, .
and history. There are many types of clouds classified into three levels. The first .
group is called High Level clouds. The type of clouds most often found in the high .
level stage are cirrus, cirrocumulus and cirrostratus. These clouds are composed .
primarily of ice crystals and usually present a bright white, or mostly white .
appearance except near sunrise or sunset. Cirrus clouds are detached clouds in .
the form of white delicate filaments, patches, or narrow bands. These clouds .
have a hair-like appearance. Cirrus clouds are composed almost exclusively of .
ice crystals. These crystals are in general very small which together which .
accounts for the semi-transparency look of most cirrus clouds. Cirrocumulus .
clouds are thin, white patched sheets or a layer of clouds without shading. They .
are composed of very small elements in the form of grains or ripples. They can .
be merged together or separate. Cirrostratus clouds are a semi-transparent .
whitish cloud, totally or partly covering the sky. They generally produce a halo .
appearance. Cirrocumulus are composed almost exclusively of ice crystals. .
These clouds in the High level group have an altitude of above 6000 meters. .
These clouds are not considered precipitation makers. When cirrus clouds are .
followed by cirrocumulus clouds they warn us of stormy weather. The next group .
is Mid Level clouds. The clouds found in this stage are altocumulus and .
